Paint is a great way of sprucing up a house, whether you are buying it for the first time or if you have a home that you live in. A new coat of paint can be costly.
WHAT IS THE PRICE OF PAINTING A HOUSE EXTERIOR?
To calculate the cost to paint a house, measure its exterior square footage and divide it by the house’s height: from the ground up to the roof. Add the area covered by windows, trims and doors you won’t paint to the square footage. This will give an estimate of the square footage you need to paint.
PAINTING BY YOURSELF VS PAINTING BY YOURSELF VS HIRING A PROFESSIONAL
If you have enough time, you might decide to paint your home yourself. If your house is single-story, painting yourself might be an option. Paint can cost $500 to $1000 and $300 for other equipment and materials.
It is often assumed that painting yourself is more affordable than hiring a professional.
DIFFERENT EXTERIOR PAINT COSTS
The cost of painting the exterior of a house depends on its exterior material. It can run from $0.50 up to $5. Different materials require different amounts of paint and different prep work. Paint costs are higher for textured materials than for smoother materials.
VINYL
Vinyl painting costs $1.50/square foot. Prices range from $0.50 to $2.50/per square foot. Painting vinyl is much cheaper than replacing it. It is more cost-effective to paint vinyl if it is in good condition.
WOOD
Painting wood exteriors costs $2 per square foot, with prices ranging between $1 and $3 per square. Painting wood can be expensive because of the wood’s vulnerability to moisture and rot. It also requires more preparation. Wood is easy to work with.
BRICK
Painting brick exteriors costs approximately $3.30 per square foot. Prices can vary from $2.40 up to $4.20. The rough texture of brick exteriors can make them more expensive to paint. Brick exteriors require more paint than any other exteriors. This is because it requires a higher quality paint to achieve a smooth finish.
METAL
Painting aluminium exteriors, such as aluminium exteriors, costs $3 per square foot. Prices range from $1 to $5 per sq. foot. Aluminium exteriors require less prep work than other materials and require fewer coats. Aluminium exteriors require regular maintenance to prevent them from being damaged by the elements.
CONCRETE
Concrete exterior painting costs $1.90 per square foot, ranging from $1.20 to $2.70 per sq. foot. Concrete is porous, so that the actual cost could be higher than estimated. Concrete requires additional paint coats.
STUCCO
A stucco exterior paint job costs $2.70 per square foot, ranging from $1.50 to $4 per sq. foot. It can be time-consuming and complicated, so it might be cheaper to replace stucco.
DIFFERENT HOUSE STYLE PAINT COINS
Painting costs are higher when considering the other paintable surface that height can add to your house. A two-story house may cost 50% more to paint than a one-story home. Two-story houses require more space and can be more difficult to adjust ladders and scaffolding.
SINGLE-STORY
Painting a single-story house measuring 1,000 feet in length can cost around $1,500. These houses are easier to paint than houses with multiple stories and require less effort.